Hučák hydroelectric power plant, Art Nouveau hydroelectric power plant on River Elbe in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
The building incorporates three Francis turbines utilizing a maximum head of 4.2 meters, provided by an adjacent radial-gate weir with two sluice gates.
The construction began in 1908 as part of a flood management project, with the first electrical connection achieved in February 1910 illuminating arc lamps in the town square.
The structure combines Art Nouveau design by architect František Sander with early modernist production halls, representing industrial architecture of the early 1900s.
The facility maintains continuous operation while housing an information center that educates visitors about renewable energy sources through interactive exhibits.
The power plant required a steam-powered backup turbine due to water flow variations ranging from 3.5 to 360 cubic meters per second.
Location: Hradec Králové
Inception: 1912
Architects: František Sander, Karel Novák
GPS coordinates: 50.20720,15.82530
Latest update: March 24, 2025 14:21
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